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ECP 1973 - 1988 Chevy Truck LSX LTX Aluminum Conversion Radiator

ECP 1973 - 1988 Chevy Truck LSX LTX Aluminum Conversion Radiator

SKU: RAD-6161S-LSX
Regular price $547.00 USD
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Finally, a bolt-in TRUE dual-pass aluminum radiator for your modern LSX or LTX conversion that has everything setup properly for a modern high tech engine, including a steam vent port.

Note: This radiator will drop into all 1973 - 1988 Chevy Trucks that use the 19" tall radiator (OEM heights vary from 18-1/2" to 18-3/4").

There is also a taller version of this radiator used in the year trucks that is 21" tall, more commonly found in 3/4 ton trucks. This radiator will not fit those trucks - give us a call to discuss your options for your truck. 

See the diagram below and check your measurements or just give us a call if you need some help figuring this out.

For ease of plumbing to your LSX/LTX engine, both hose connections of this radiator on the passenger side. As an added bonus, this radiator is a dual-pass radiator, meaning the coolant makes two passes through the radiator, which improves cooling effectiveness by over 20%.

It also has a proper steam vent port, which allows for one of the best features of these motors. The Dumb Dumb method of installing the steam vent port on a LSX motor is to just plumb it directly into the water pump, which is a HUGE mistake. 

You see, the steam vent on a LSX or LTX motor is one of the features of these motors that allow us to run INSANE amounts of compression or boost on pump gas. Compared to their stone age predecessors, the small block and big block Chevy. 

A few of the features of this Chevelle LSX LTX conversion radiator:

  • All aluminum construction with a heavy duty 2-row core with 1.0" tubes. Save the three-row Chinese radiators for your lawn mower.

  • Die formed and polished tanks to give your ride a vintage look while packing the punch of a modern radiator.

  • Billet CNC machined filler neck with a new 16 PSI cap.

  • Fully TIG welded construction.

  • Will reliably cool up to 650 LSX or LTX horsepower. Give us a call if your horsepower needs are beyond this for more options.

  • See diagram below for dimensions.

Give our sales team a call (773)599-3067 for help cooling your truck or putting together a complete drop-in cooling setup with electric fans.


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